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Cork Work Diorama

19th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · The Ark Stores
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Description

An antique cork work diorama

Inveraray Castle Scotland

In original frame

Original glass

Some small damage to frame

19th century

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Framed Cork Work Diorama to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1141453
Description
An antique cork work diorama

Inveraray Castle Scotland

In original frame

Original glass

Some small damage to frame

19th century

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Framed Cork Work Diorama to the 19th Century.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1141453
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. SOLD15 OCT 26
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Archive I A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. SOLD15 OCT 26

Cork Work Diorama

Archive II A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View II
Archive III A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View III
Archive IV A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View IV
Archive V A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View V
Archive VI A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View VI
Archive VII A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View VII
Archive VIII A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View VIII
Archive IX A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View IX
Archive X A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View X
Archive XI A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View XI
Archive XII A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View XII
Archive XIII A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View XIII
Archive XIV A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame. View XIV
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A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame.
Cork Work Diorama
Ref: SA1141453
A framed nineteenth-century three-dimensional cork diorama depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop inside a glazed moulded frame.
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  • ObjectShadow Box Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCork, Wood, Glass, Paper
  • ColourBrown, Light Blue, Gold
  • MotifsThree-dimensional relief, castle architecture, carved foliage, painted sky backdrop
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian shadow box art comprises a three-dimensional cork relief depicting a castle on a hill against a painted light blue backdrop, enclosed within an original glazed moulded frame. The piece displays carved foliage, castle architecture, and natural brown cork textures alongside a small handwritten paper label pinned to the lower mount. Visible details include patinated metallic green and gold tones on the layered frame mouldings, visible wear and small damage to the frame, and a tiny flag atop the castle tower. Measuring 47 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 6 cm deep, the diorama mounts securely on a wall. Ideal for a gentleman's library or study, this item hangs effectively above a sideboard or console table to introduce historical character and intricate texture to traditional interior schemes. The compact depth allows flush placement against plaster or wood-panelled surfaces, while the enclosed glazing protects the delicate cork materials from dust and handling in everyday domestic settings.

FAQs

A cork work diorama is a detailed three-dimensional architectural or landscape relief built primarily from thin sheets and crumbs of natural cork, arranged inside a glazed box or frame.

Craftsmen used carved sheet cork for structures and terrain, combined with lichen, moss, paper, wire, painted canvas or card backdrops, and wood framing protected by front glass.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature naturally aged cork, hand-painted backdrops on paper or board, period hand-cut glazing, and joinery consistent with historical frame construction.

Display the shadow box as part of a curated gallery wall alongside antique prints, or position it as a standalone accent piece on a bookshelf or above a sideboard.

Keep the piece sealed behind glass in a humidity-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, and gently clean the outer frame and glass with a soft dry cloth without disturbing the fragile cork inside.
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